Cracks in floor slab

Cracks at the junctions of Brick Walls and RCC slabs

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Handle the cracks in the walls initially because they can destroy smooth finishing of the plaster.

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Cracks can happen due to foundation movements and settlements of building, thermal movements, chemical reactions, elastic deformations and shrinkage etc. in buildings. They can damage plaster of walls, ceilings and destroy the beauty of the structure also. Let’s know their reasons in detail and get preventive measures.

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A slab is a single layer of concrete which is several inches thick.The slab is poured thicker at the edges to form an integral footing reinforcing rods strengthen the thick edge.

Tips for Laying RCC slab / roof

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RCC slab laying is one of major step in any type of construction so it is mandatory to know all the points related to laying RCC slab. Here is a detailed article with all the information regarding procedure of RCC slab /roof laying .

How To Repair Cracks

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You can repair cracks which damage plaster surfaces, ceilings and the whole structure. To ensure safety of the building and maintain its good looks, let’s know different techniques to fix various types of cracks.

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Septic tanks or soak pits are useful for disposal of waste in the areas or houses where public sewerage system is not applicable.

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The cracks are repaired by using low-pressure injection of epoxy or polyurethane foam repair material.

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Outdoor walls always take a beating from the wind, rain and changes in temperature, these results in cracks. They can be filled so that you can get your wall looking as good as new.

Reasons of dampness

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The reasons of dampness in the building are following: 1. Bitumen /Tar- felt coat on RCC slab is not proper or is

Garden Path Ideas

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Garden path add elegant touch to exterior beauty of your house. Concrete, tiles, stones, pebbles and brick path offer aesthetic appeal to your garden.

Water Storage Solution

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Storage of water in proper way is essential for drinking, cleaning, bathing, cooking purposes in our day-to-day life. We use water tanks for storage purposes. Read this article to know about various types of water tanks and how to construct them.

Centering and Shuttering / Form Work

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Shuttering or Form work is most important part of any construction project. Steel, Wood or other likewise material is us

Mild Steel Bars in Cement Concrete

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Mild steel bars in reinforced concrete are one of the exceptional building materials. Reinforced concrete requires very strong steel bars. This article provides a brief view of steel bars in cement concrete work.

Advantages of Kota Stone Flooring

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Kota stone flooring is a subtle blend of grandeur and luxury giving the interior and exterior a gorgeous look.......

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The best DPC is of plastic membrane placed across the whole width of the wall to its full length

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To avoid cracks, Earthen Plastering is applied. Clay in Earthen Plasters is Hygroscopic (water absorbing). Earthen walls can help to temper interior humidity.

Surface Preparation and Painting Tips

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Whether you are going to paint a newly constructed wall or old one, These surface preparation tips will help you in getting better result for painting your wall, room or even complete home. Paint is any liquid, liquefiable or mastic composition which after application to a substrate in a thin layer is converted to solid form.paint is used to protect ,decorate or add functionality to an object.

Terrazzo flooring (Mosaic or Marble chip flooring)

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Terrazzo flooring is popular for residential as well as public buildings since it is not slippery when wet.

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The recommended method for leveling of concrete in wooden block flooring is described in the writeup.

Italian Marble Flooring

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Italian marble is a wonderful material that can quite simply enhance the beauty and elegance of any room. However, when it comes to cleaning Italian marble flooring, often times people are left wondering what to do. Here are some basic and easy tips of cleaning Italian marble floors.